In July of 2015, the Oregon Legislature passed SB 856 (Sex Abuse Prevention Instruction) which requires that schools provide child sexual abuse prevention instruction kindergarten through 12th grade. The law requires that the instruction be age appropriate, medically accurate, and culturally responsive.
At FRMS, we’ve adopted the Safer, Smarter Teens: Personal Power Middle School Curriculum from Lauren’s Kids. Students will receive the bulk of their sexual abuse prevention instruction the week of January 21st through January 24th with lessons on Self-Esteem and Personal Power; Fitting In and Acceptance; and A.C.T.- Abuse, Disclosure, and Getting Help during their Social Studies classes. In addition, we are planning additional lessons on Social Media Safety and Reporting Sexual Abuse in February.
Below are links to additional information about the Safer, Smarter Teens: Personal Power Middle School Curriculum for parents.
English Version of Personal Power Middle School Curriculum Letter
Spanish Version of Personal Power Curriculum Letter for Parents
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